A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5684613 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28770860 epoch_slot_no: 86060 block_no: 5684436 slot_leader_id: 4561601 size: 7457 time: 2021-05-06 21:39:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406cd2931d306b8a15cf403606af8de547da87f661216ccbe6da6bd9c8f89e92Block Operator
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